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Dying browning curling lilac leaves #877838

Asked July 18, 2024, 6:28 PM EDT

My lilacs and a bunch ive seen are losing leaves they brown curl and fall off, im assuming its cause of the amount of rain this year but would like to hear from a pro, is this hapoening alot in mnpls, im in powderhorn

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Good Morning Joshua, 

Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service. 

Please click on the following link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website: 

https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/leaf-spot-diseases-trees-and-shrubs#bacterial-leaf-spots-and-blight-1156513

This information states: 

  • Bacterial blight of lilac is a common bacterial disease in lilacs. 

Good Luck!


Maureen Graber Replied July 19, 2024, 8:20 AM EDT

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